While it can be tempting to switch your commute from driving to biking, you might be wary about the dangers of riding a bike in busy traffic. This leads to a very important question: should you ride your bike on the sidewalk? Of course, riding on the sidewalk could seem like the perfect solution—until you
Fort Walton Beach is a small seaside community of about 20,000 residents in Okaloosa County, FL. Fort Walton Beach attracts thousands of tourists each year with its beautiful coastline. Many tourists and residents enjoy bicycling as they enjoy the weather and the beautiful surroundings. Therefore, bicycle safety is an important issue for residents and city
Bicycle accidents can have devastating consequences for riders. Boston cyclists involved in bicycle crashes can sustain permanent impairments and significant disfigurement. The worst-case scenario is when a rider does not survive a bicycle crash. Therefore, bicycle safety is one of the priorities of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the City of Boston. However, riders also
Bicycle infrastructure has improved dramatically throughout San Diego. Bike lanes are now available in many areas of the city. Bicycle lanes increase bicyclists' safety when sharing the road with motor vehicles. Motorcyclists may be tempted to drive in the bicycle lane in San Diego. A bicycle lane is never as crowded as city streets. Driving
Bicycling has increased throughout Florida, including in the Miami-Dade area. More people are using bicycles for transportation and exercise. In addition, tourists ride bicycles to sightsee and enjoy the warm weather. Unfortunately, bicycle accidents can cause traumatic injuries and deaths. Improvements to Florida’s bicycle infrastructure have helped reduce serious bicycle accidents in the Sunshine State.
The year 2020 provided traffic researchers with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Lockdowns and economic slowdowns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic substantially reduced traffic. Many gyms, fitness centers, and recreation facilities shut down, forcing people to exercise outdoors. As a result, 2020 saw a 16% jump in cycling journeys across the U.S. Cyclists felt safer on the
San Diego Bicycle Safety Overview: Infrastructure and Crash Stats San Diego has perfect cycling weather that allows bicyclists to ride for recreation or transportation almost every day of the year. San Diego also has an extensive public transportation network to accommodate bicycles. Whether your destination is in the hills, the beach, or downtown, here is
Most states treat bicycles as vehicles for the purpose of traffic laws. Bicyclists must follow all traffic laws that other motorists follow unless following the law is impractical because of the nature of a bicycle. Bicycle safety requires that bicyclists know and understand traffic laws. Many states have specific traffic laws related to bicycles. Riders
Bicycling continues to be an economical means of transportation, especially in urban areas like Houston. Cycling is also a popular form of recreation and exercise. Unfortunately, riders in Houston face various risks when they ride, including being struck by a motor vehicle or being injured in an accident caused by poor road conditions or other
New York City cyclists ride because they enjoy the challenge of cycling. Some riders love the convenience and inexpensive form of transportation in an urban setting. Others ride because they want to exercise or they enjoy the time spent with family and friends while riding. No matter why you choose to ride a bicycle in
